Winter Solstice Ceremony
Connect to Stillness
There is something special about the Winter Solstice.
It is the longest night of the year - a quiet threshold between darkness and light, when the earth reaches the deepest point of winter and, from this moment onwards, the days slowly begin to lengthen again.
Nature knows how to rest at this time of year. Trees completely shed their leaves, seeds lie dormant beneath the earth and many animals retreat into stillness.
We are part of nature too.
Yet this season can often be one of the busiest. Whether through Christmas and other celebrations, work, family, social commitments or simply the pace of everyday life, we can find ourselves moving in the opposite direction to what our bodies are asking for.
We keep going when we need to pause.
We give when we need to receive.
We stay busy when we are longing for stillness.
This Winter Solstice, we invite you to step out of that rhythm for a while.
Come and join us for a ceremony of deep rest, nourishment, inner connection and gentle celebration as we honour the darkness and welcome the returning light.
What to expect
We’ll create a warm and nurturing space for you to slow down and reconnect with yourself through:
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Ceremonial Cacao
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Medicine Songs
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Yin Yoga
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Live Sound Healing
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Nourishing Soup & Snacks (please let us know of any dietary requirements)
There will be nothing you need to achieve or perform.
Just an invitation to slow down, breathe, soften and receive.
To put down, for a little while, the things you have been carrying.
To listen to what is happening within you.
And to make space for whatever is quietly waiting to emerge as we move towards the returning light.
Come and rest with us
Whether you are familiar with yin, cacao, sound healing and ceremony or this is completely new to you, you are warmly welcome.
Come exactly as you are.
Rest. Receive.
Early booking
Early booking is required, please book by 20th November.
This allows us time to lovingly prepare for everyone joining us.
We look forward to sharing this beautiful turning point of the year with you.
What You Will Need:
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cushion
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blanket
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a notepad & pens
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1L water in non-plastic bottle
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a cup for cacao
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warm, layered clothing you can move in, including socks & a jumper
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Optional: please bring a drum or rattle if you have one
Where & When:
Sunday 20th December
Please arrive at 10:50am - 2:30pm
At The Light Room, Linlithgow
Edinburgh Road, Linlithgow, EH49 6AB
(next to cricket club)
Directions:
Those with a Wellbeing Plan - £33
Without an Wellbeing Plan - 44